Key Takeaways: •New animal research shows psilocin affects emotional brain circuits differently in females than males. •Psilocin increases activity in the paraventricular thalamus (PVT ) and its link to the central amygdala (CeA) in female rats only. •Biological sex and hormones like estrogen may change...
Key Takeaways •Leaving a high-control religion often means losing the external rulebook that dictated right and wrong, which can feel incredibly disorienting. •Psychological research shows that individuals who leave religion can successfully build meaningful, ethical lives based on internal values rather than fear of punishment...
Key Takeaways: •Psilocybin-assisted therapy has shown promise in lowering death anxiety in people with terminal illnesses. Effects can last up to six months after one dose. •Psilocybin works by affecting brain receptors and networks linked to mood and anxiety. •Therapy includes preparation, a guided psilocybin...
Why does the octopus-MDMA study matter for how we understand psychedelic science? Key Takeaways: •The octopus-MDMA study matters because it suggests that some social effects of MDMA may depend on ancient molecular systems, not just human brain anatomy. •The study found that MDMA increased social...